I have never seen a bigger pot stirrer of inaccuracy since … Skip Bayless!!!

He was incorrect about the Eagles possibly firing Sean McDermott by their bye week and a potential benching of Mike Vick!!!

Sal Pal is a weasel and his network (ESPN) should stand for Everything Sensationalized Per Nanosecond!!!!

]]>By: str82dvdhttp://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/05/16/report-breakthrough-in-talks/#comment-1067681
Tue, 17 May 2011 02:28:35 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=131069#comment-1067681These talks would go a lot more smoothly if these players weren’t a bunch of retards accidentally blessed by good genes.
]]>By: FinFan68http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/05/16/report-breakthrough-in-talks/#comment-1067658
Tue, 17 May 2011 02:10:34 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=131069#comment-1067658Initially, it seemed odd that the owners were asked to submit another proposal rather than the players submit a counter to the previous proposal. Does this have anything to do with the fact that the latest offer happened under CBA negotiations and did not address the “settlement” aspect of this mediation? What, exactly were they asked to do…offer another CBA proposal or offer an initial settlement offer that could lead to a new CBA under the court’s oversight? I think it’s clear that the league does not want court oversight for the next CBA. Is there a way that a CBA can actually happen without the court’s involvement? (even if the players wanted a deal)
]]>By: wallyhorsehttp://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/05/16/report-breakthrough-in-talks/#comment-1067624
Tue, 17 May 2011 01:31:34 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=131069#comment-1067624To me, this sounds more like people at the networks, especially NBC may be behind this. Although NBC did announce potential shows for the Sunday night slot if there is no football, given they have more to lose than anyone if the lockout stretches into the season, I would think people at Comcast/NBC would be putting pressure on both sides as well as the other networks (including Disney for ESPN/ABC) since the networks use NFL games to promote their fall programming. If so, it would be because ad buyers likely told the networks they would have to do everything to make sure an agreement is done because they realize without promos during NFL programming, many shows in prime time won’t get the same ratings and the networks likely are looking at lower ad rates for prime time shows if a deal isn’t done. So yes, this is a case where a third party might wind up being what causes a settlement.
]]>By: TIMhttp://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/05/16/report-breakthrough-in-talks/#comment-1067620
Tue, 17 May 2011 01:28:31 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=131069#comment-1067620The ruling that came today from the 8th circuit not only gave the owners the victory in the battle to keep the stay in place but they also stated in today’s statement that the owners are likely to win the verdict to overturn the liberal woman judge in Minnesota.
The players should quickly vote to fire the ambulance chaser Smith,who only knows how to file law suits and doesn’t know the first thing about negotiating ,and then hire an NFL veteran who knows his stuff (like Gene Upshaw),and get the union re-certified and get a reasonable CBA agreement,before the players start losing paychecks and worse.

As I have said all along,the owners can’t lose ,the only question there ever was is how much bigger a piece of the pie the owners will come away with.
Whatever deal the players finally sign,they could have had that or maybe even a better deal 2 Months ago !!!

Can someone help me understand how the “players” can negotiate anything right now. There is no union. If they are just negotiated an end to the law suit wouldn’t that just be with the named players on the suit? Wouldn’t all the players need to vote the union back in and then negotiate? Someone with more expertize pelase explain
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That is the plan by the NFLPA* Force a court mandated settlement to the lawsuits, then re-certify to approve the settlement.

That was the players intent all along. They had to “win”, not negotiate because they are so incompetent at negotiating. As Desmith said…”we been planning this for two years”

Thinking of players and life in general, does incompetent apply, or is there another term???

]]>By: thefiesty1http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/05/16/report-breakthrough-in-talks/#comment-1067542
Tue, 17 May 2011 00:35:10 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=131069#comment-1067542Nothing is going to happen until they kick DeMo out of the meetings. He will never agree to anything the owners put on the table.
]]>By: bhester1906http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/05/16/report-breakthrough-in-talks/#comment-1067522
Tue, 17 May 2011 00:23:41 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=131069#comment-1067522They probably just agreed on having tea at the negotiations instead of coffee…
]]>By: vahawkerhttp://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/05/16/report-breakthrough-in-talks/#comment-1067481
Mon, 16 May 2011 23:58:49 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=131069#comment-1067481Think Eller and Dee da Dee went shopping for hats together?
]]>By: goodguyjohnhttp://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/05/16/report-breakthrough-in-talks/#comment-1067440
Mon, 16 May 2011 23:42:02 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=131069#comment-1067440In other news, when does Jen Sterger’s new music video drop?
]]>By: mkepackfanhttp://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/05/16/report-breakthrough-in-talks/#comment-1067428
Mon, 16 May 2011 23:39:36 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=131069#comment-1067428*rolls D20*

Yes, 20! I successfully disbelieve!!!

]]>By: packers291http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/05/16/report-breakthrough-in-talks/#comment-1067416
Mon, 16 May 2011 23:33:00 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=131069#comment-1067416Players can accept a deal now—or wait until June 3rd when a real verdict is reached. Honestly, if they wait till then and the verdict is in the owner’s favor, the deal placed on the table will not be as good as the one that they will see tomorrow.

However, if the players see the verdict in their favor, any deal placed on the table will be better (for the players) than the one they see tomorrow.

So, which is it? If they had a crystal ball, they could make the right decision. I would venture a guess that the deal tomorrow may be the best deal they’ll see, period.

]]>By: smacklayerhttp://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/05/16/report-breakthrough-in-talks/#comment-1067413
Mon, 16 May 2011 23:31:37 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=131069#comment-1067413Can someone help me understand how the “players” can negotiate anything right now. There is no union. If they are just negotiated an end to the law suit wouldn’t that just be with the named players on the suit? Wouldn’t all the players need to vote the union back in and then negotiate? Someone with more expertize pelase explain.
]]>By: devoodoohttp://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/05/16/report-breakthrough-in-talks/#comment-1067411
Mon, 16 May 2011 23:31:26 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=131069#comment-1067411Of all of Carl Eller’s courtroom appearances, this is by far the most positive one yet.
]]>By: whitemike55http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/05/16/report-breakthrough-in-talks/#comment-1067409
Mon, 16 May 2011 23:31:09 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=131069#comment-1067409Bob McNair is ready to sign Nnamdi Asomugha!

Get a deal done!

]]>By: berniemadoffsideshttp://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/05/16/report-breakthrough-in-talks/#comment-1067406
Mon, 16 May 2011 23:30:49 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=131069#comment-1067406I’ve been duped too many times over the past two months to invest any emotions into this….

…then again, I clicked on the link pretty quickly. lol

]]>By: bengalfannomatterwhathttp://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/05/16/report-breakthrough-in-talks/#comment-1067405
Mon, 16 May 2011 23:30:48 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=131069#comment-1067405While I hope I’m wrong I believe its more grandstanding by the owners they may want to negotiate but who knows. If judge boylan asked them to propose an offer and they refuse he tells nelson they wont bargain in good faith and it bites them in the antitrust case. Hope I’m wrong so my bengals can get their young guys ready for hopefully a full and rebounding season
]]>By: marksanchezsmustachehttp://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/05/16/report-breakthrough-in-talks/#comment-1067403
Mon, 16 May 2011 23:29:41 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=131069#comment-1067403I like the lockout as much as I like Tom Brady
]]>By: bangyourhead4http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/05/16/report-breakthrough-in-talks/#comment-1067402
Mon, 16 May 2011 23:29:29 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=131069#comment-1067402Come on now. The fans need a touchdown!
]]>By: thereisalwaysnextyearhttp://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/05/16/report-breakthrough-in-talks/#comment-1067398
Mon, 16 May 2011 23:26:49 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=131069#comment-1067398“Sal Paolantonio of ESPN reports, citing Hall of Fame defensive end Carl Eller, that a breakthrough has occurred in the negotiations. ”

]]>By: readimgram1http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/05/16/report-breakthrough-in-talks/#comment-1067396
Mon, 16 May 2011 23:22:40 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=131069#comment-1067396While I would love this to be positive, with no counter offer from the players to find a middle ground from this seems doomed to fail. Someone remind me why the owners are the only ones actually negotiating and the players just say “no”….”no”….then fling insults at their employers..
]]>By: jakek2http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/05/16/report-breakthrough-in-talks/#comment-1067394
Mon, 16 May 2011 23:21:30 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=131069#comment-1067394If the offer still sucks, DeSmith should summarily reject it
]]>By: ernieerniehttp://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/05/16/report-breakthrough-in-talks/#comment-1067392
Mon, 16 May 2011 23:20:20 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=131069#comment-1067392On Thursday this will be over. a deal will be hammered out and were back to football. On the other hand……..
]]>By: dryzzt23http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/05/16/report-breakthrough-in-talks/#comment-1067389
Mon, 16 May 2011 23:18:54 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=131069#comment-1067389I hope the deal is in the owners favor. The players haven’t earned anything.

In fact the owners must insist that the players reveal their drug use to the owners so that the owners can adequately evaluate the risk that are involved in signing a contract with a player who has been, is, or plans to do illegal drugs or PEDs. Perhaps the owners should also be allowed to see pysch evals for players before the draft so that they won’t have to suffer another Demetrius Williams type situation.

Go owners!

]]>By: benh999http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/05/16/report-breakthrough-in-talks/#comment-1067387
Mon, 16 May 2011 23:18:03 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=131069#comment-1067387In other words, at a moment’s notice, all the mass panic induced by sports journalists with little else to do with themselves could just end with the net result of a one month delay in offseason programs.
]]>By: hoobsherhttp://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/05/16/report-breakthrough-in-talks/#comment-1067385
Mon, 16 May 2011 23:16:39 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=131069#comment-1067385i would say ‘fingers crossed’ and ‘heres hoping’ but lets be realistic. these are the two greediest groups of people in the country fighting over a 10 billion dollar cookie.

just….no. or at most, unlikely.

]]>By: dynasty233118488http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/05/16/report-breakthrough-in-talks/#comment-1067384
Mon, 16 May 2011 23:16:14 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=131069#comment-1067384what a joke…
]]>By: mogogo1http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/05/16/report-breakthrough-in-talks/#comment-1067380
Mon, 16 May 2011 23:14:49 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=131069#comment-1067380The owners and players, uniting in their shared dislike of Cris Collinsworth, who predicted no football until at least November, decide to get a deal done today just to make Cris look like a fool.
Hey, whatever gets a deal done…
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